# @thekansascitystar on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CisgrcNuJwq
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/19115639-thekansascitystar-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-09-19T16:45:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kansas City Star (@thekansascitystar) — https://gondola.cc/thekansascitystar

## Caption

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into employment practices at the Kansas City Police Department.

In a statement, Chief Joseph Mabin said kcmopolice was notified Monday morning by the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ investigation into employment practices.

“We will cooperate fully with the investigation. It is the policy and practice of the Board of Police Commissioners and the Kansas City Missouri Police Department to provide a work atmosphere free of actual or perceived discrimination and harassment,” Mabin said. “I am committed to ensuring every member experiences a safe and fair work environment and every applicant receives fair treatment throughout the hiring process.”

It was not immediately clear what the DOJ investigation entailed. A spokesperson could not immediately be reached for comment.

Earlier this year, The Star published a series of stories examining allegations of racism and harassment within the police force.

Get more on this developing story at the link in our bio. ✏ Glenn E. Rice & Luke Nozicka

#KCPD #KansasCity #KCMO #KansasCityPolice #LocalNews

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